Rizalyn Teves-Torrato
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario
Ontario,OR
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
5 Years 10 Months- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 MonthsRegistered Nurse
6 Months- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
- Delegates aspects of patient care to LPN's and CNA's consistent with their scope of practice.
- Performing nursing assessment and collaborating with nursing team.
- Review and revises plan of care.
- Keep patient comfortable through palliative care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 YearKitchen Helper
2 Months- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Compassionate and caring
Monitor patient's vital sign and administered via IV
IM
SQ
PO and IM. Pain management administration.
Patient Care and Monitoring
Nursing performance assessment
Blood transfusion
IV therapy
care of drains and tubes and wound care.
Monitored and recorded output in patient with renal failure and cardiac conditions
ADL's assistance
Patient rapport
PAtient and Family education
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advance Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Training - Hemodialysis Training Course ( May 2-July 10, 2011)
- Registered Nurse Oregon (202009492RN)
- Registered Nurse Idaho ( 6333)
Languages
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Payette Care Of Cascadia
06.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Registered Nurse
Genesis Payette Care Center
01.2020 - 05.2022Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario
10.2017 - 01.2020Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Community Care Center
06.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Kitchen Helper
Far East Restaurant
08.2015 - 10.2015Read More
Treasure Valley Community College
No Degree from Certified Nursing Assistant
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Iloilo Doctors' College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of San Agustin
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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